Claiborne Parish Queries: 1997

ELIAGerald Elia Wed Jan 1 17:13:24 1997
I am looking for any information about John M ELIA who moved to Claiborne Parish in 1852, was a merchant in Homer and owned the first brick making buisiness there. I believe he was Roman Catholic and was probably buried in one of the local cemeteries but I can not find him mentioned in any cemetery index I have read. Can someone tell me his place of burial and when he died. I know it was probably between 1900 and 1910. I would like to exchange email with any of his descendents in the area.

MASON-PETERSONSally Mills Wed Jan 1 20:28:57 1997
Seeking info on L. Daniel Peterson and his wife, Mary Ann Mason. L. Daniel was the son of Daniel Peterson and
Daniels' first wife. I need information on L. Daniel and on Mary Ann Mason. Who were Mary Ann's parents? Their son, Thomas Jefferson PETERSON who married Alive MCCALL are my great-grandparents.

JOHN-MCCALL-SELLERS-THREADGILLSally Mills Wed Jan 1 20:37:14 1997
Seeking info on the family of Thomas SELLERS. Thomas married Nancy THREADGILL. One of their sons, Dr. William SELLERS, practiced medicine in Summerfield, LA. My gr gr grandmother was Aletha (Letha) SELLERS who married George MCCALL, son of Malcom MCCALL and Lydia Ann JOHN. Would appreciate any info on any of the above names.

DAWSONCarin Bentley Wed Jan 1 20:40:03 1997
Seeking to share information on the DAWSON surname for Claiborne Parish. The DAWSON family was centered around Haynesville since the early 19th century to the present. I have much info to share with those who might be interested.

BURNHAMCarin Bentley Wed Jan 1 20:44:00 1997
Seeking to share info on the BURNHAM surname for Claiborne Parish, LA. I have info starting from John BURNHAM in 1802 who had many children who all grew up in Claiborne Parish, often in the Mt. Zion or Haynesville area.

BALDWIN-DAWSON-HILL-MOORE-MURPHYCarin Bentley Wed Jan 1 20:48:44 1997
Seeking to share info on the family of James Edward MOORE. His parents are Thomas J. MOORE and Eliza F. HILL who came to Claiborne Parish from GA. Eliza Hill's first marriage was to BALDWIN. James Edward MOORE married Emma E. DAWSON and then Lizzie Lynn MURPHY. James Edware MOORE was a Judge in Homer at the turn of the 20th Century and died in Homer in 1925.

ALLEN-BURNHAM-DAWSON-KIRKPATRICK-TAYLORCarin Bentley Wed Jan 1 20:54:16 1997
Seeking to share info on family and descendents of J.C. TAYLOR, a merchant from Haynesville, Claiborne Parish, LA. I am also interested in the Jonathan C. TAYLOR family from Haynesville - unrelated to the prior TAYLOR. This family had many children born between 1830-1850 who married the BURNHAM and DAWSON families (and KIRKPATRICK) and ALLEN.

BROWNING-COXCharles Cox Wed Jan 1 22:19:18 1997
I am looking for infomation on Dr E. W. COX who lived near Mt Paron Church in ward 4. He was married to Frances R. BROWNING in Texas and moved to Claiborne Parish around 1851. He and his family is listed on Pages 178 and 179 of 1860 census. E. W. COX died Oct 28, 1904 and is buried in Mt Paron Cemetery. I need to know his father and where in Alabama he came from.

FULMERJudy Rankin Sun Jan 5 19:58:43 1997
I am looking for information about Byon/Byron FULMER and his wife Gertrude. The SSDI lists a Gertrude's death in Homer, Claiborne Parish in 1969. Would anyone know if her husband's name was Byon/Byron? Thanks from Judy in Yellowknife, Canada

CRUMP-MEDLEYBert L Medley Mon Jan 13 15:33:30 1997
Looking for marriage between John MEDLEY and Margaret CRUMP on or about Oct 1870 (date is unreliable). Parents of John were Bartholomew and Lucy MEDLEY. Parents of Margaret were John C and Nancy CRUMP. John married a
Margaret and Margaret CRUMP is the only person living in Clairborne Parish at that time.

AVANT-BUCHANAN-DAWSON-ELIA-ELLENBROOK-GAINES-MARTIN-NIHIL-TUGGLE-WESTGerald Elia Fri Jan 17 06:39:52 1997
I am seeking information about John M. ELIA b. 1829 and was a resident of Claiborne Parish from 1852 until 1900. I am also seeking information about his 1st and 2nd wives. Margret NIHIL and Lottie GAINES. This family married into TUGGLE, MARTIN, WEST, ELLENBROOK, AVANT, DAWSON and BUCHANAN families of Claiborne.

JENKINS-SAPPMary Gregg Sat Jan 18 10:57:05 1997
My grandfather, Asa Jordan SAPP was born in 1849 in either Caldwell or Claiborne Par. (His older brother, John M. SAPP was born in Minden ca 1837, but the family were in Caldwell by 1850. Can't ID them in 1840, so don't know where they were.) I do not know the name of Asa's father, who was dead by 1850; Asa's mother's name was Clarinda, surname unknown, but probably married Asa's father in Claiborne Par. ca 1835. Besides John M. and Asa, they had Nancy SAPP and Catherine SAPP, whom I have been unable to find marriages for, therefore unable to trace. In Mar. 1850, Caldwell Par., Mrs. Clarinda SAPP m. Wm. JENKINS. By him she had two sons; she was dead by 1860.
Several SAPP families were in Claiborne by 1830, but I cannot positively single out the correct one. Would like to exchange information on these families.

BOTZONG-KROUSE-MUELLERBill Botzong Fri Jan 24 16:42:59 1997
Looking for any and all information on BOTZONG, KROUSE, and MUELLER families in Claiborne Parish from the 1850s in Minden. Would be glad to share what I have.

TURNERNorman Lewis Sat Jan 25 00:10:16 1997
Looking for information on Dr. Silas Turner. An 1878 letter in the family suggests he was living about 70 miles NE of
Shreveport in Louisiana. I don't have access to LA census and was hoping someone could check an 1870 and 1880 index if it exists.

Cheryl Nilsson Fri Jan 31
20:33:45 1997
FOX, Richard C. (or possible John Richard). He was born circa 1827 in La.
Not sure of the parrish
but he moved to Garland Co. Ar around 1870 and then to Clark Co., Ar
around 1880. He married Nancy Deaton.
Can anyone help me trace him?

Ron Herring Tue Feb 4
18:46:29 1997
Looking for ancestry info on HERRING, Lewis Monroe (father was William
Wesley Herring) and WIGGINS, Lillian Stacey. They were my mother &
father. Both are deceased.
Can provide limited info myself back to William Wesley, but am trying to
determine origins. Thank you!

Jonathon Beauregard Thu
Feb 6 19:11:06 1997
Looking for information on George Washington Beauregard
Born july 4 1910 Died may 1972
He lived in Shreveport,La but I belive he came from Rapides
parish.
One of his sons is Robert Wayne Beauregard which is my father.
My name is Jonathon Beauregard e-mail at Jonathon1s@aol.com
.

Vila Beam Fri Feb 7
13:33:37 1997
Looking for information about Addison N Bryant of the Atlanta area. He
was born Nov 1876, married Ada Sanders; had daughter, Lella Mae Bryant
born 17 Jun 1919 in Winn Parish; Addison Bryant married 2nd, Elizabeth
Dubois; he died about 1965- 67 while living north of Shreveport, maybe
the Rodessa area. His daughter, Lella Mae married Theron W Worsham Jul 7
1942 in Bossier Parish, LA. I will be grateful for any interest or
information on Addie Bryant and/or his family.
Vila Worsham Beam

Ley O'Connor Sat Feb 15
03:14:37 1997
Looking for any information on Samuel RUSSELL listed 1830 Claibourn
Parish census. Also Robert C.RUSSEL and James A. GOODWIN listed 1850
Clairbourn Parish Census. Also info on Donie GOODWIN, Medford
GOODWIN,Mattie GOODWIN. Almost all were born in Haynesville, Claibourn
Parish, La.in the late 1800's and early 1900.
They aree the children of James Henry GOODWIN b. July 9, 1869
d.Nov.20,1940. m. Sept.28, 1888 Mary Josephine (Molly) MURRAY
b.mar.23,1872 d. Aug 23, 1955. Both are buried in Shady Grove in
Haynesville, La. Also in info re Mary Josephine MURRAY is very welcome
!!!!!
Thanx, Ley

Marvin E Owen Sun Feb
23 18:40:37 1997
I have researched much of the early lines of FRANCIS MARBURY GREER
who had married Permilia Gaar in Georgia in the 1820s but moved
to Claiborne Parish where he died in 1885. He was a well known
person in Lisbon during the time he lived. I know that his
children included JAMES F GREER, JOEL L GREER, JOHN W GREER,
W LAFAYETTE GREER and RUSSELL WYNN GREER. I know that Lafayette
and Russell are buried at the Lisbon Meth Cem in Claiborne Parish.
I am looking for the descendants of this family so that I can
add them as current data to the existing data that I have that
traces back to the early 1600s.

Joyce Favors Wed Feb 5
22:18:07 1997
I am searching for info gg grandfather. William F. SOLOMON joined the
Confederate Army in Homer, LA Co. A 9th Louisiana. I have his service
records. His father, William M. SOLOMON is shown to have been a property
owner in Claiborne Parish. William's birth state was TN. I believe his
wife's name was Martha. I found the family in the 1860 census in
Claiborne with three children Harriet H. b 1834, William F. b 1837, Sarah
A. b 1843. Any info on this family will be most helpful. Thank You
.

Bill Hines Sat Feb
8 13:28:19 1997
HONEYCUT, HONEYCUTT, HUNEYCUTT, HUNNICUTT et al. Sharing
information regarding persons with this surname throughout the
United States...anytime, any place, any reason. Particularly
interested in the family of James HONEYCUTT, residing in
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana at the time of the 1830 Census, and
those of John B. and S.[?] HONEYCUTT, both of whom were heads of
households in the 1860 Census of Claiborne Parish. I am anxious
to share information regarding these individuals, as well as any
other persons with this surname.

Kimm Antell Thu Mar 13
07:23:59 1997
JOHNSON, LEATHERMAN: William Jasper JOHNSON was born in Georgia
1827-28. He married Adaline Amanda LEATHERMAN (b. July 11, 1830)
in Claiborne Parish on October 7, 1848. He died April 4, 1902
and is buried in Pendergrass Cemetary in Sidney, Texas. Adaline
died October 22, 1925 in Rogers, Texas. Have information on Adaline,
but nothing on William. He was supposedly a reverend with the
Church of Christ.

Billie Creech Wed Mar 19
17:35:43 1997
I am looking for any reference to Commodore P. WARD or John W.B. WARD who
was on the land records in Claiborne Parish LA in 1858 or 1859. I am
trying to connect them with my direct line James WARD d.o.b. 1801. They
all owned land just west of Haynesville.

Ann McGuffey Sun Mar 23
07:36:56 1997
SCARBOROUGH, CONNELL, RUSSEL
I'm looking for other descendants of Silas Scarborough, son of
Lawrence Scarborough. Silas was born around 1805 in GA. He
married Harriet Connell in 1824, probably in Claiborne Parish or
Bienville Parish LA. They probably only two children, Saletta
Elizabeth born in 1825 and Sarah born in 1829. Harriet probably
died before 1834. Silas then married Rachel Russel, who was
born abt 1812 in OH. Their children were Urilla, John L., Silas
C., Mary Anis, Christopher Columbus, Rachel, Emily E.A., Oliver
C., and Almeda C.
Related surnames include CARLTON, CHANDLER, BYRD, BALER,
FINDLEY, ELLIOTT, TIMS, MCNUTT,AND BASS

Wayne Cosby Fri Apr 11
08:44:48 1997
I am seeking biographical information on members of the 8th LOUISIANA
INFANTRY during the Civil War. The 10 companies were raised from
Orleans, East Baton Rouge, St. Martin, St. Landry, Franklin, Rapides,
Claiborne (including present day Webster), Ascension and Assumption
Parishes. This is for a regimental history of this fine fighting unit
for the South.

Linda Windham Sun Apr 20
09:01:00 1997
DANIEL Family.
I am looking for information on a DANIEL family that lived in
Bossier/Webster Parish area from roughly 1850 to 1900. My gg-grandfather
was John O. DANIEL b. abt 1835, m. Elizabeth TILLERY in Columbia Co. AR,
d. 1879 in Webster Parish. He may be connected to Calvin L.Daniel and
James M. Daniel. Any help will be appreciated, as you can see I have so
little to go on.

Karen Monsen Sun Apr
20 15:07:40 1997
DEMOSS, GRIDER/GRYDER, BROWN, PERRY--George DEMOSS and wife Nancy GRIDER
or GRYDER had a daughter named Jane Ann, b 1820 in Claiborne Parish, who
married Samuel Jenkins BROWN. Samuel's father, LEONARD BROWN moved to
Claiborne Parish, probably from TN, and died there 28 Sep 1851. Nancy
GRIDER (1803-1870/80) was the daughter of William Murry GRYDER and Mary
PERRY. Any information on any of these families appreciated.
.

Mary Evers Wilson Tue
Apr 29 19:34:08 1997
I am looking for any information of the following families who
lived in Claiborne Parish, around the Haynesville and Homer area.
John Franklin EVERS who was married to Emma Winnifred Terressa PETTY
and their descendants.
Elder Mark Candler PARKER who was married to Joanna Dorcas THIGPEN
and their descendants.
David M. PHILLIPS who was married to Lucinda WOMACK and
their descendants.
Burwell Aycock WATTERS who was married to Frances AMOS and their
descendants.

Bettiann Lloyd Wed May 14
13:48:59 1997
Looking for "cousin" connections for a friend who descends from
Dr. Walter Scott McMAHEN, b 1859 (age 21 in 1880 Census, AR); m 26 Feb
1879, Permelia S. GREEN, Minden, Claiborne Co., LA.
Walter Scott McMAHEN was the son of Matthew Pleasant McMAHEN, b 5 Dec
1829, TN, who married Mary Magdelene "Laney" TEUTSCH, daughter
of William TEUTSCH. The TEUTSCH family were prominent citizens of the
German settlement known as "Germantown Settlement" in LA.
If anyone is descended from any of these families, and or has information
on them, please email me so I can put you in touch, online, with my
friend. Thanks.

john harper Fri May 16
15:51:28 1997
info on Absalom Harper B abt 1780. M 1806 clarke CO GA sons Samuel,
Jesse, Alexander, Elmore, Absolom. Abt 1808 moved to MSs. Simpson CO
officers 1826. Father Alexander Sr. Signed petion MS teritory 1812.
Died 1830. abt 1845 Absalom may have moved to Jackson Parish LA with son
samuel who owned land in Caliborne Par 1860 and member of Rapides Lodge
158 in 1861. Charter member Sam Todd Lodge 182, 1867 Baptist Minister.
Died 26 July 1882 Buried at ?? Family Bible??. Seeking infor from
Newspaper, court, birth and death notice from 1810 to present on this
Harper family from GA, MS, AR, LA.

Bettiann Lloyd Wed May 14
13:48:59 1997
Looking for "cousin" connections for a friend who descends from
Dr. Walter Scott McMAHEN, b 1859 (age 21 in 1880 Census, AR); m 26 Feb
1879, Permelia S. GREEN, Minden, Claiborne Co., LA.
Walter Scott McMAHEN was the son of Matthew Pleasant McMAHEN, b 5 Dec
1829, TN, who married Mary Magdelene "Laney" TEUTSCH, daughter
of William TEUTSCH. The TEUTSCH family were prominent citizens of the
German settlement known as "Germantown Settlement" in LA.
If anyone is descended from any of these families, and or has information
on them, please email me so I can put you in touch, online, with my
friend. Thanks.

Patricia Garrett Sun
May 18 12:45:36 1997
I am looking for any information related to Patrick Floyd Jarvis
GARRETT. He moved to Clairbourne Parish at age 3 and received his
education there. I would like any information available..Thank you so
much for your time.

Ken Newcombe Mon May
19 11:56:09 1997
BRADEN,NEWCOMB - Mollie G Braden of Homer La., married George Eugene
NEWCOMB about 1900-1918. What became of them? Were there any offspring?
Any information appreciated.

M. Mathis Tue May 27
02:36:30 1997
KOONCE/DRINKARD: Searching for infromation on the following:
Alson Koonce, Amander Koonce, George B. Koonce, Martha Koonce, Phillip
Koonce, Catherine Koonce all found in Bienville Parish 1850 census. Most
of them were found in Claiborne Parish (1840 census. Christopher Koonce
found in Claiborne Parish 1830 census. William Koonz found in 1820
census. Any information on these families will be appreciated.
.

Nelda Gass Liles Tue May
27 23:20:00 1997
LILES--believed to have been in Claiborne parish in middle to late
1800's, moving on into Caddo and Natchitoches. Any information will be
appreciated.

Dorothy H. Rawlings Mon Aug 18
12:52:51 1997
Looking for burial place of my gggrandfather, Leonard
Green, born 1781 in TN/GA, married to Elizabeth Goodson,
born 1797 in SC. Children: Seaborn, Jesse, James, Benjamin
. Seaborn is listed in Claiborne 1850 Census as head of family.
possibly his father died between 1840 and 1850. Any info
appreciated.

Ann Harper Bonner Sun Aug 31
12:07:01 1997
Wish to exchange data on these surnames: HARPER, KIDD,
BEVILL, MORGAN. Families migrated in 1849 from Shelby Co.
AL to Claiborne Parish [pre-Lincoln Parish]. Among them was
Rebecca MORGAN HARPER [1800-1865] who was the widow of James
Washington HARPER [1790 Elbert Co. GA - 1840 Shelby Co. AL].
I have much information on their descendants. His brothers
Thomas Martin HARPER and Henry White HARPER also migrated.
The latter's descendants became doctors for Lincoln Parish,
as well as pastors, carpenters, and Confederate soldiers.
William Webb Harper [m Lucy ALLEN] believed to be a brother.
James Henry KIDD [1805 Elbert Co. GA - 1877 Lincoln Par. LA]
and his wife Betsy E. Bailey [1807-1881] came. I have theirs
and many family group sheets. Some KIDDs settled in Jackson
Parish instead of Claiborne, Joseph Webb KIDD [1808-1855],
brother of the above James Henry KIDD, being one. His wife
was Elizabeth Caroline MOORE. Two of their children are the
ones mentioned with the Kidd/Davis Home, now the Lincoln
Parish Museum. Some of the KIDDs married LEWISes; HARPERs
married BEVILLs. Have been to the parish library, and there
are practically no records on these families. Need to find
death/burial data for Rebecca Morgan HARPER. Other MORGAN
researchers: is she the daughter Becky of your family?

Terry Doughty Fri Sep 12
22:17:51 1997
SIMMONS, James H. probably born in Clairborne Parish 27-Oct-1862. His
parents are James Hardyman Simmons and Holland Laura McFARLAND.
Trying to establish when James H. Simmons married Martha Elizabeth
Sheppard.
The other Simmons ancestors are the Brinsons that are buried in the Old
Athens Cemetary.

Kenneth R.Williams Tue Sep 16
20:04:51 1997
I am looking for information on Thomas(Tom) E. WILLIAMS born 06 Aug 1838
Macon Co. Ala. Lived in Rankin Co. Ms.from abt 1860-1889. Moved to
Claiborne Par. in1888. Married Hattie (Hariet) WILSON 21Jun 1888. Then
moved to Winn Par. with in a few years, This is were they stayed until
his death in 1922.They were my Great GrandparentsI am willing to share
what info I have, please contact me at email or snail mail.
Kenneth R. Williams
2937 Lancer Ln.

Rachel Bullock Tue Sep 30
09:57:17 1997
I am searching for information on the RODGERS family. What is known is
that John Wiley RODGERS was born December 12, 1884 in Lincoln Parrish, LA
to James Kirkland (or Knox) RODGERS (dob ??--assuming circa the early
1840's) and Amanda Charlotte (sometimes Catherine) BURGESS (dob
5/18/1866). I am interested in information on James K. RODGERS. We do
not know when exactly or where he was born, parents, or brother or
sisters. We do know he married first Margaret (Maggie) BURGESS (two
children--Maggie and William Augutus). When she died he married her
younger sister Amanda Charlotte BURGESS (five children--Marcus, John
Wiley, Gabrella, May, and Nolan). Both marriages were done in Claiborne
Parrish. James RODGERS later divorced Amanda BURGESS and left Texas
(where they moved in 1910) for Arkansas, unknown city or county, and was
never heard from again. Any information on this line would be
appreciated.

LEAHFBAKER@aol.comOct 1997
Seeking correspondence with descendants of WILLIAM WHITE / born Alabama 1808
and wife SOPHIA FINDLEY / second wife, Nancy Foster Kilgore. There were 20
children from these 2 marriages. Surely some descendants still in Claiborne
Parish.

Brenda MarbleOct 1997
I am looking for descendant information on the following collateral families:
-MICHAEL MILLER & MARGARET BOREN: Margaret was born in SC in 1779 and died in
Claiborne Parish, LA in 1845
-MORRIS MILLER & CATHERINE BOREN: Catherine was born abt 1780 in SC and died
in Claiborne Parsih, LA bef 1850. Morris and Catherine married on Aug 20
1811.
-WILLIAM MELTON & AGNES BOREN: Agnes was born 1783 in SC and died in
Claiborne Parish in 1881. Agnes and William married on May 3 1804.
Any descendant information on the above names would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Brenda Marble
BMarble@aol.com

Shelley NewmanOct 1997
Am seeking information on the STRACENER family that lived in Claiborne
Parish. In the 1850's, Kneal Stracener, his wife Sarah Ann RACKLEY, &
their first 4 children moved here from St. Clair County, Alabama. Two
more children were born before Kneal's death in Dorcheat in 1859. In
1862, his widow wed James TALBERT, & in 1863, his son Daniel Alexander
Stracener joined Co. A, Claiborne Regiment, LA Militia for the Civil
War. Daniel would go on to wed Courtney SIMMONS & Rebecca Ann GREEN. Any
further information would be much appreciated. Thank You.
Please respond to snoopy1727@hotmail.com @ internet

Shelley NewmanOct 1997
Am seeking information on the AUSTIN families that made their homes in
Claiborne Parish in the mid to late 1800's. Am trying to connect them to
my Joseph Austin, who was killed at the Battle of Mansfield, 1864. Known
children included William, Richard & John Isaiah; & there may have been
a Joseph. Any information would be much appreciated. Thank You.

Surnames: STEVENSON
I am looking for the burial location for my GGG Grandfather, Rev. William STEVENSON, who was the first Methodist Preacher in Louisiana and East Texas in 1809. He was a horseback preacher. He was born in Ninety-Six District, SC on Oct. 4, 1768 and died on Feb. 3, 1857 near Homer in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. He was buried reportedly on a farm owned by his son-in-law Major DYER. His first wife Jane CAMPBELL is reported to be buried there with his second wife, Elizabeth HOGHLAND. I would like to locate this gravesite if possible. Please email or write at: Robert Mark Conger, 38016 Therese Court West, Prairieville, LA 70769.

Surnames: BUGG
Looking for information on Nathan BUGG, my g great grandfather who appears on La census for Claiborne Parish in 1870. Think that he was in Columbia or Columbia County Georgia before La census of 1860 or 1870. Looking for information such as: Who were his parents? When was he freed? Where else did he live? Any information would be helpful in the search for our family heritage.

I'd like ALL info available on the above. I'd especially like info on Knox/Thornton and William G. Mosley and wife, Mary Ann Killgore they m 1859 in Claiborne Parish. Mary Ann b 1834 d 1905. Betty Jo Atkins Good

In 1830 Henry EVANS was in Smith Co, TN and is on the same page with Isaac ALLISSON, in 1840 both EVANS ans ALLISSON are found in Winston Co, MS. Henry EVANS migrates to Bossier PR, LA in 1850 , and to Bradley co AR in 1860 ,1870.

The BARKER family, Parents of James BARKER b 1826 are not known and there are no families with a son age 24 in the 1850 census for Bossier and surrounding LA counties can any one help me find the BARKERs in 1850 ? And are any of you all LA researchers active with Henry Evans or Isaac ALLISSON?

Surnames: Shelley
I have a need to find information on the following surnames: Shelley or Hanie (sp)? Hayne or Haney (sp)? Grandfather was born in Bastrop or surrounding area. His son's name; Horace G. Shelley, was born in or around 1925. He (Grandfather) must have been born around the the late 1800's. He was a sharecropper by trade.

Surnames: McMahen
I am looking for info on Hugh McMahen who was listed on 1850 and 1860 census in Haynesville.He was married to Elizabeth. Their children were David, Mathew,Mary, Sarah,Williamson,Hugh,Martha,and Ann.I was wondering if there are any Marriages listed for this surname. Is this family listed in any county history books? I don't have much on this line so I would be grateful for anything. Are they buried anywhere Claiborne Co.? Thank you for your time.

Surnames: CHRISTIAN
There are several CHRISTIAN family members buried in the Colquitt Cemetary. Would love to know their relationships as my husband is descended from Elijah O. (1811-1891) and Mildred Arnold PEAVY (1818-1880/85) who are buried in that cemetary. Any help with the LA branch of the Christian family would be much appreciated.

Surnames: Terry, Malone, Malloy
Charles Clifton TERRY m. Elvie Virgina MALONE. They had 14 children, seven of which lived to adulthood: Mary, Claude (his twin did not survive to adulthood), Grady, Beatrice, Dottie, Mildred and Gladys A'dell (my mother). Grandpaw Terry died in his home in Claiborne CO in 1977. His father's first name is not known to me, his mother was a BALLARD. Grammaw Terry's father was only known to my mother as "Boney" Malone, who was supposed to have been from Ireland. Her mother was known only Mamie, maiden name MALLOY. Elvie Virgina Terry neeMalone may have been born as early as the beginnings of the 1870s and I have no idea of how many siblings she had. As far as I know, all of Charles and Elvie Terry's children were born in this county as well. They are both buried in this county, but I don't remember the name of the cemetary. Only that it was well out in to the country and very pretty.

Any info on this family appreicated. It is believed he was the grandson of M. G. Welch and wife Sibbell who also moved to TX with other family members. Any Welch people in your tree in this parish and time? Email me.

Surnames: VOLENTINE
In the Salem and Tulip Cemeteries of Claiborne Parish are the graves of a large # of VOLENTINES, birth dates ranging from 1813 to 1920's and death dates up to 1979.Yet I do not see this surname in the 1830 or 1850 census of Claiborne Parish. I would like to make contact with anyone who knows anything about these VOLENTINES. I have VOLENTINE relatives buried in Caldwell Parish, Catahoula Parish, Grant Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish. These Claiborne Parish Volentines must be related, but how?? Any help on them would be appreciated.

Surnames: DAVIS
Samuel W. DAVIS and his wife, Malena, moved to Claiborne Parish, LA, after 1844; they had moved to Bossier Parish, LA, from Troup Co., GA, in 1844; later they moved to Winn Parish and then back to Claiborne, etc., etc. Their son, James Lewis DAVIS, born in 1837 in Troup Co., GA, married Amanda Jackson Stone of Winn Parish, LA. If you have connections about this family, please contact me. Thanks!

Surnames: Pate
I would be interested in corresponding with anyone working on the Pate family from Claiborne Par, LA. I have many old records on them, and will be glad to share and exchange. Peyton Jerome Pate moved to Claiborne Par, in early 1840's from TN. He md Martha Ann Varner.

Surnames: HARRISON
I am seeking info on Lewis Harrison that moved to Livingston Parish,La.in abt.1850,wife's first name Sarah.This couple had four children all born in Alabama.Nancy J. b-1838,Mary Elizabeth b-1843,William Henry b-1847,and James Louis b-1849.

Could this Lewis Harrison be the Louis Harrison that shows on Land Records Claiborne Pr. in 1838 also census of 1830. Alton B. Ott

Surnames: EVERS,PHILLIPS.WATTERS, PARKER,AMOS,PHILLIPS
I am looking for information concerning the following last names, PARKER, PHILLIPS, WATTERS, EVERS,AMOS, AND THIGPEN. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Any one who has tried to contact me before may address has to the following:

Surnames: MILLER
searching for any info on Morgan MILLER...there were two, one in St Helena Parish and one in Claiborne Parish...would like to hear from descendants of both...I have totaly confused these two, the more I research, the worse it gets..Please, can someone help me ...Thanks, Pat in OK

Surnames: NELSON, CAMP
Looking for information on my great great grandfather, James Franklin NELSON, who married Delilah P. CAMP in Walton County, Georgia, and moved to Claiborne Parish soon after 1850. They are buried in the Mt. Zion cemetery near Homer. I know that James Franklin NELSON was born in Virginia on August 11, 1805, but I do not know the names of his parents or siblings, if any, and I do not know where in Virginia he was born." Thanks, George G. Nelson, Jr., ggn.djn@juno.com

Surnames: KINNEBREW
I am researching the Kinnebrew branch of my family tree, and I believe Alabama Kinnebrew (est b.1880 - est d.1935) came from Claiborne Parish. Also, he had a brother named Stonewall Jackson Kinnebrew who married Mollie J. Knighton. I believe they owned a plantation near Homer, LA. The parents of Alabama & Stonewall may have emmigrated from Ireland. Any help or advice you can provide will be very much appreciated.

Surnames: SNYDER, DAVIS
I am looking for my great grandmother, Susan Holmes Davis Snyder. I think she is buried in Haynesville, Claiborne, LA. Her first husband, William Crofford Davis may be buried there also in Claiborne. Susan was married to a Zeke Snyder at the time of her death about 1922. William C. Davis d. 08Oct1907. My e-mail is HHBerges@myweb.net. (Arlene)

Surnames: PHIPPS, REEDER
I am attempting to locate information on my great grandparents, and information I have is that my great grandmother PHIPPS, Virginia (Virgenia) b. about 1852 possibly in Claiborne Parish, and died there about 1884 of Pellagra. She was married to REEDER, Amos b.27 Aug 1847 Claiborne Parish, and they are believed to have married there about 1878. Any information that you might locate I would greatly appreciate, thanking you in advance for your efforts.

Surnames: KENDRICK
I have been the happy recipient of the Kendrick Family researched by a cousin, but am interested in any history of Claiborne Parish that might be available. Families connected with the Kendricks are Dinkins, Erwin, Gipson,McGaughey, McKenzie,and others, so if interested, e-mail me. Happy Hunting!

Surnames: DREW, GEREN
I have found some marriage records in the Claiborne Parish records that I need to identify. Who are these people? Sarah J. DREW who Wm. W. ARBUCKLE in 8155; E.S. DREW who m. Herriett C. McINTYRE in 1856; Laura DREW who m. Lewis HENDERSON in 1868; and Sallie DREW who m. George TAYLOR in 1869. Could these be children of James Cloyd DREW and Amy Laura LARCHE? Who is the Nancy GEREN who m. James A. DAVID in 1859? Any help would be appreciated. Connee Kroeger